Global Affairs Canada is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to 10 countries. The latest warning comes after the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran and the violence and retaliation the strikes have caused. The list of countries includes Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Canadians are also being cautioned […]
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RCMP Traffic Services West seized the vehicles of four drivers and issued multiple tickets on the west coast of Newfoundland in less than 36 hours last week. On Thursday, Feb. 26, at approximately 10:00 A.M, a traffic stop was conducted in Barachois Brook after police observed a known suspended driver operating a vehicle. The suspended […]
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The Newfoundland Regiment are on the brink of etching their name into Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League history. They’re close to setting a new attendance record for a first-year franchise by breaking the attendance record which was set during the 1969-70 season. The current benchmark for inaugural season average attendance belongs to the 1969-70 Quebec […]
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Brad Gushue threw the final rock of his illustrious career at the Brier Saturday. It wasn’t the ending hometown fans at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s wanted, but they gave Gushue an extended standing ovation as there is no denying his legacy as one of the greatest of all time. Brad Jacobs’ Team Canada […]
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The province continues its support of people in Conception Bay North who experienced loss during last summer’s wildfires. The Temporary Housing Assistance Program has been extended to Sept. 30, With this extension, eligible families who lost their homes will continue to receive financial support for temporary housing. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is conducting an […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for action from Premier Tony Wakeham’s government after the auditor general flagged hundreds of “incidents and weaknesses in government financial control.” The AG’s report points to fraud-related cases across government, many involving cheque fraud and gaps in internal controls. The Federation says, “Every Newfoundlander and Labradorian’s per capita share […]
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Applications are open for livestock insurance, one of several programs available to Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers to help protect their operations. The provincial program compensates producers for the death or injury of sheep, goats, dairy cattle or beef cattle caused by dogs or other predators. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. […]
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St. John’s Pride has announced its key details for the 2026 Pride Festival including dates, theme and grand marshalls. This year’s theme is Party is a Protest and Pride says it reflects the dual nature of pride as both celebration and commemoration. St. John’s Pride also announced its grand marshalls – Overdose Awareness and Response St. John’s. […]
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IronFest is returning in 2026 with a summer concert featuring a lineup of Canadian artists spanning country, Celtic rock and alternative rock, along with a competition to spotlight emerging local talent. The IronFest 2026 concert will take place Aug. 8 at the Labrador City Recreation Area on Booth Avenue. Dean BrodyDean Brody headlines IronFest 2026. […]
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Students in schools across Canada will participate in annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) events hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada (AITC-Canada) for the entire month of March. CALM is a hands-on program that encourages children to learn about and celebrate agriculture. Agriculture in the Classroom Newfoundland and Labrador (AITC-NL) will deliver this program in […]
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